Free Milton Keynes carers event on 10 June

A free drop-in Carers Support Event will take place in Milton Keynes on Wednesday 10 June, giving unpaid carers and their families a chance to speak directly with local support organisations.

The event runs from 11am to 1pm at Simpson Day Centre, Simpson Road, Milton Keynes, MK6 3AF. It is open to MK residents, as well as friends and family members who want to understand what help is available for someone providing regular care.

Milton Keynes City Council says the session will bring together council services and specialist organisations including Age UK, Healthwatch, the NHS, Citizens Advice and the Alzheimer’s Society. Light refreshments will be available during the event.

Carers Support Event details for Milton Keynes

The event is being held during UK-wide Carers Week and is aimed at people who provide regular care for a friend or family member. That may include support linked to illness, disability, mental health problems or addiction.

The council estimates there could be 21,000 unpaid carers in Milton Keynes, including young carers who look after relatives who could not cope without their help.

Advice on benefits, emergencies and housing

The support available on the day is expected to focus on practical questions that often sit behind caring responsibilities.

According to the council, carers can get help to unlock money and benefits, make plans for emergencies, access housing options and find wider assistance. The event will also offer a chance to meet other carers in similar situations.

Citizens Advice and the Alzheimer’s Society will attend as part of Milton Keynes City Council’s Carers Support Service, which was launched last year. The service combines specialist assistance for unpaid carers of all ages, including face-to-face, phone and online support.

The council also says it provides a minimum direct payment of £240 for unpaid carers, alongside additional assistance that varies by individual circumstances.

Local organisations due to attend

Alongside services from Milton Keynes City Council, the event is due to include representatives from Age UK, Healthwatch and the NHS. Those attending will be able to ask questions and gather information from different organisations in one place.

The timing places the Milton Keynes event alongside other Carers Week activity, including free carers support sessions in Cheshire East.

Councillor Donna Fuller, Cabinet Member for Adults, Health, Community and Housing, said people caring for someone who lives in Milton Keynes would be able to speak directly with local services, meet others in similar situations and discover support available through the council’s latest offer.

Parking and arrival information

Simpson Day Centre is on Simpson Road in Milton Keynes, with the postcode MK6 3AF.

The council says there is limited free parking outside the centre, with several other car parks within a few minutes’ walk. No booking requirement has been listed for the event, which is described as a drop-in session.

Further information on local support for unpaid carers is available through Milton Keynes City Council’s carers support information.

Source: Milton_Keynes Scraper

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